American NAHA Clinical Aromatherapy Therapist Certificate Course Level 3

NAHA Certified Clinical Aromatherapist®Level 3

The National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy ( NAHA) is the largest and most professional non-profit association in North America. Founded in 1990, it is the largest aromatherapy association in the United States and is committed to promoting holistic aromatherapy. Treatment integration and education into a wide range of complementary health care practices

Aromatherapy theory:

• The origin and development of aromatherapy,
• History and modern development
• An introduction to 60 plant essential oils and an introduction to essential oils commonly used by the elderly
• Essential oil characteristics and quality identification, shelf life, dosage
• Botany, cultivation, reasons why plants make essential oils
• Essential oil extraction methods (distillation, cold pressing/pressing, solvents, CO2 extraction)
• Essential oil organic chemistry
• Basic physiological effects of oils: Overview of absorption methods, olfactory and limbic systems, skin and immune system
• How essential oils interact on a physical and mental level
• Special training on the application of aromatherapy for the elderly
• Safety and Toxicology of Essential Oils (Topical and Internal)
• Applications for vulnerable groups (infants and children, pregnant women, the elderly, people with chronic diseases)
• Client/Patient Intake or SOAP Annotation
• Basic Essential Oil Chemistry and Contraindications of Certain Essential Oils
• How to create/design effective essential oil blends
• Fragrance Guidelines - Introduction to Musical Scales (Essential Oil Formulation)
• 6 base vegetable oils, 3 base products and 4 floral water files
• Method of application (inhalation, diffusion, topical)
• Aromatherapy consultation and emotional care
• Consulting and client training program design
• Business development basics
• literature Research
• Safety issues (including skin, respiratory, internal)

• Legal, ethical, privacy issues (including the NAHA Code of Ethics

• Level electives and continuing education classes may cover specific areas of interest chosen by the instructor.

Anatomy and Physiology

• Introduction to body tissue and pathology
• cells and connective tissue
• Muscle and skeletal tissue
• lymphatic and circulatory system
• Urinary and digestive system
• endocrine and reproductive system
• respiratory system
• nervous system
• Nutrition

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Exams and other requirements

exam subjects

Aromatherapy theory (including massage theory) and anatomy and physiology written examination (3 hours)

To obtain the NAHA certificate, you must successfully complete all the above subjects within two years, with an attendance rate of no less than 80%, complete the assignments and pass the exam within 6 months after completing the course.